UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2023 (Model questions) Question 15

Question 15

Polynomials

What is the remainder when 3x4 − 5x3 + 2x2 − x + 4 is divided by x − 2?

  1. A.18
  2. B.−18
  3. C.16
  4. D.−16
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (18)

Explanation

f(2) = 48 − 40 + 8 − 2 + 4 = 18.